World War II Soviet troops arrive in Warsaw in 1945

The transcript describes the liberation of Warsaw by Soviet troops from Nazi control, highlighting the strategic importance of this victory in the Soviet advance towards Germany. It details the destruction of Warsaw as evidence of the fierce battles and serves as a preview of the similar fate that awaited Berlin before the end of World War II.

How did the liberation of Warsaw relate to the final drive toward Germany?

What does the text suggest about the future of Berlin based on the condition of Warsaw?